J.R. Kannady letter to Thomas C. Hindman - Aug. 26, 1862

Fort Smith Arks August 26 1862 Major Genl [Thomas C.] Hindman Sir My shop is almost closed for want of Blacksmiths & Wagon Makers. Will you be Kind Enough to allow me to Select three or four good workmen, from the Enlisted men to work in my shop. there is one Man by the name of Jos [Joseph] Sherman a Wagon Maker belonging to Capt Wards Compy & now detailed to Work as a Carpenter in the Ordnance Dept I can get a good Carpenter in his place I can soon find other men if I can get your Consent for them to be detailed, & I will answer for their appearance when ever the Service may want them Very respectfuly Your Obt Servt J.R. Kannady

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Fort Smith Arks August 26 1862 Major Genl [Thomas C.] Hindman Sir My shop is almost closed for want of Blacksmiths & Wagon Makers. Will you be Kind Enough to allow me to Select three or four good workmen, from the Enlisted men to work in my shop. there is one Man by the name of Jos [Joseph] Sherman a Wagon Maker belonging to Capt Wards Compy & now detailed to Work as a Carpenter in the Ordnance Dept I can get a good Carpenter in his place I can soon find other men if I can get your Consent for them to be detailed, & I will answer for their appearance when ever the Service may want them Very respectfuly Your Obt Servt J.R. Kannady